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Then She Found Me

(2008, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Matthew Broderick, Colin Firth, Helen Hunt)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Mature dramedy interesting, but meanders too much.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A woman is left by her husband, promptly finds someone else, and is then confused between the two of them. A woman appears claiming to be April's mother, but she seems to have a propensity for lying. Still, the characters -- even the immature husband -- are well-intentioned and appear to hurt others out of confusion rather than malice.
  • Violence:

    Loud quarrels, sometimes in public venues, but no physical fights.
  • Sex:

    A married couple furtively has sex soon after the husband says he's leaving; later, they tryst in a car (with the passenger seat still open; he's shown zipping up his pants). There's not much nudity, but lots of panting, etc. Other embraces are depicted as well (mostly making out). A character gets pregnant by one man even though she's dating another.
  • Language:

    Everything from "goddammit" to "f--k" -- not particularly frequent usage, but there's a fair sprinkling.
  • Consumerism:

    Book jackets are shown, since one character writes copy for them. Bernice's fictional TV show is mentioned a few times.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Then She Found Me

Parents need to know that this indie dramedy deals with heavy, mature themes, including infidelity, divorce, and infertility. The romantic entanglements are messy, as is the newly discovered mother-daughter relationship between Bernice and April. The sex scenes aren't explicit, but they're quite frank (and there's lots of panting and other noises). The film also candidly captures the ambivalence some people feel about adoption, and the discussions can border on uncomfortably painful. Expect some swearing, social drinking, and some heated verbal exchanges as well.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what messages the movie sends about adoption. Why is April at first so against it when she herself is adopted? What changes her mind? Is her relationship with Bernice believable? In general, do you think movies present realistic relationships between adult parents and children? Why or why not? Teens: What do you imagine your relationship with your parents will be like as you get older?

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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

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    Good movie with some somewhat complicated reationships. Not an overly sexed movie

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